Sixers' home dominance reminiscent of 1966-67 title team

Sixers' home dominance reminiscent of 1966-67 title team

The Philadelphia 76ers have recorded a stellar 13-1 record through their first 14 games in the Wells Fargo Center this season.

That home record ranks as the best in the NBA, while the Los Angeles Clippers are the only other team to suffer just one loss playing on their home floor.

Philly’s dominance at home to start the year holds historical significance. This is the best starting record for the Sixers since their title-winning campaign in the 1966-67 season (via NBC Philadelphia’s John Clark).

Led by the dominant play of Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia cruised to a 68-13 regular season record. Once in the finals, the Sixers ousted the Warriors in six games.

Along with superb play at home, the comparisons between the two teams are eerily similar. Like the Chamberlain-led team, Joel Embiid’s stellar play from the post is the catalyst that drives Philly’s offense. This year’s team is also under the supervision of a first-year GM while 1966-67 season served as the start of Jack Ramsay’s tenure in Philadelphia.

The Sixers will compete in two road games before returning home next week to host the Pistons.